Project Gutenberg 2014-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 883 Fabre, Jean-Henri 1823 1915 Fabre, Jean Henri Casimir Fabre, Henri Fabre, J. Henri Zimm, Louise Hasbrouck 1883 Hasbrouck, Louise Seymour Zimm, Louise Seymour Hasbrouck Goldberg, Elias 1886 1978 Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander 1865 1921 Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira Mattos, Alexander Teixera de Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de 17031000 Insect Adventures My first pond -- The caddis-worm -- The mason-bees -- Bees, cats and red ants -- The mining bees -- The leaf-cutting bees -- The cotton-bees and resin-bees -- The hairy sand-wasp -- The wasp and the cricket -- The fly-hunting wasp -- Parasites -- Fly scavengers -- The pine caterpillar -- The cabbage caterpillar -- The great peacock moths -- The truffle-hunting beetle -- The boy who loved insects -- The banded spider -- The tarantula -- The clotho spider -- The spiders' telegraph-wire -- The crab spider -- The labyrinth spider -- The building of a spider's web -- The geometry of a spider's web. Produced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Insect Adventures" by Jean-Henri Fabre and Louise Hasbrouck Zimm is a collection of entomological observations retold for young people, written in the early 20th century. This work serves to introduce readers, particularly children, to the intricate and fascinating world of insects through relatable narratives and vivid descriptions. The central focus lies in the lives and behaviors of various insects, showcasing their unique habits and interactions with nature." "At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on their childhood memories of exploring a pond teeming with life, vividly recounting the myriad of creatures that inhabit this tiny ecosystem. The opening segment describes the excitement of becoming a herdsman for ducklings and emphasizes the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Through engaging anecdotes, the narrative not only captures the curiosity of a child but also lays the groundwork for exploring different insect species and their habitats, hinting at the blend of science and storytelling that characterizes the chapters ahead." (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45812/45812-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Spiders Insects QL Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 399545 2025-08-18T13:25:42.616141 text/html 367624 2024-10-24T07:37:21 text/html 6896684 2025-08-18T13:25:51.160093 application/epub+zip 6893172 2025-08-18T13:25:44.624141 application/epub+zip 234224 2025-08-18T13:25:43.435180 application/epub+zip 6994580 2025-08-18T13:25:55.733122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6936872 2025-08-18T13:25:49.926132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284523 2022-09-20T20:31:42.953036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338821 2025-08-18T13:25:41.507173 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 318908 2024-10-24T07:37:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19129 2025-08-18T13:25:55.932082 application/rdf+xml 17624 2025-08-18T13:25:43.561186 image/jpeg 2502 2025-08-18T13:25:43.498159 image/jpeg 6271446 2025-08-18T13:25:42.918202 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia